My plans to begin my dive training hit a little snag a while back (the money I was saving to do it mostly got spent @ FanExpo), but I've managed to get back on track now. Yesterday I bought the last piece of equipment I needed to complete my basic kit (the wetsuit I had previously posted about but was unable to purchase at the time), and now it's time for phase two.

The shop where I intend to do my training has an intro to diving course for $45, and an open water course for $450. Together, and with tax factored in, it comes to $520. I had most of the money saved up back in April, but as I said, most of it got used for FanExpo swag instead, so I had to start from (almost) scratch. Thankfully, I've worked out a plan whereby, with a little skill and luck, I'll have the money I need by the end of next month. Then, one clean bill of health later, and I'll be ready to begin my journey under the sea.

I'll be heading to the pool on the weekend to test out my complete kit. It should be interesting to see how well the wetsuit works underwater. I've never worn one before. Should be fun.